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Hampshire is set for another exciting year in 2025, with an array of large-scale events and festivals. Home to a host of food and music festivals, family fun events, and special anniversaries, you're sure to find plenty of exciting events to give you a reason to include Hampshire in your holiday plans. Look out for an array of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austens birth whilst you discover the place she was born, lived and wrote six of her novels #JaneAusten250.

What's on in Hampshire this weekend?

To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend, explore our featured list below or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place, you'll also find plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break. 

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If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Hampshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.

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Hampshire events near me

The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire. Whether you're looking for What's on this weekend or further ahead, whether you're local or visiting the area for the first time, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button. Some of the events below are on the Isle of Wight, as it's easy to hop over on the hovercraft or ferry from Portsmouth or Lymington to the island.

Top Events in Hampshire

Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here our top picks for events happening in the county. The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

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  1. Aerial photo of boats sailing - credit clipperroundtheworld.com
    Celebrate the Clipper Race departing from Portsmouth.
    1. 28 Aug 202531 Aug 2025
  2. Southampton International Boat Show
    Back for its 56th edition, Southampton International Boat Show, Britain's largest marine festival, is returning to Mayflower Park, Southampton. The show will be open from Friday 19 to Sunday 28 September, and promises to have something for everyone to enjoy.
    1. 19 Sep 202528 Sep 2025

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  1. Vincent Simone: Tango Passions

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    Dance / Dancing

    Winchester,

    Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the Winchester stage with Tango Passions.

    Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango and Latin specialists, let the original Italian stallion take you on a journey to…

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    From:
    2 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
  2. Wizard Weeks @ Isle of Wight Steam Railway

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    Heritage & History

    HAVENSTREET

    It's wickedly wonderful half term fun as witches and wizards cast their magic spell and takeover the Railway.

    Follow the spooky treasure hunt trail then climb aboard the spooky steam train. Meet the witch wandering the platform... does she have…

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    From:
    18 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025
  3. MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

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    Music

    Winchester

    Direct from London's West End, MANIA is accepted as the world's number one ABBA tribute show.

    A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, this production revives memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves…

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    From:
    12 Sept 2025Open 18:30 - 19:30
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    13 Sept 2025Open 18:30 - 19:30
  4. Someone Like You: The Adele Songbook

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    Music

    Winchester

    Ten years after its debut tour, Someone Like You (The Adele Songbook) is back in theatres with a re-imagined live concert performance for 2026.

    Led by the stunning vocals of Katie Markham, alongside an incredible live band, the show brings Adele's…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00
  5. The Searchers and The Hollies Experience

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    Music

    Winchester

    The Searchers and Hollies Experience… The Best Of Both Worlds brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. Let the haunting melodies transport you to…

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    From:
    31 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
  6. Christmas Break at Oakley Hall Hotel

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    Christmas

    Oakley, Basingstoke

    Imagine yourself relaxing in a beautiful countryside manor over the Christmas period with a glass of mulled wine in one hand and mince pie in the other. When you stay at Oakley Hall we will ensure that you and your loved ones are taken care of…

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    From:
    24 Dec 2025to27 Dec 2025Open 00:00 - 00:00
  7. Killer Couples logo Emma Kenny's Killer Couples

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    Talks

    Winchester,

    Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror.

    After her triumphant The Serial Killer Next Door tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK's foremost crime…

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    From:
    13 Nov 2025Open 18:30 - 19:30
  8. Oompah Palooza

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    Free Event

    Hayling Island

    Oompah Palooza: Oktoberfest Fun for Everyone!
    Pull on your Lederhosen, grab your Dirndl, and get ready for a proper Bavarian knees-up! Oompah Palooza is bringing big beers, bigger laughs, and a whole lot of oom-pah magic to the party.

    Live Oompah…

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    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 18:30 - 23:00
  9. Charles Dickens' Birthday Anniversary

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    Museums

    Portsmouth

    Celebrate the 214th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens at his first home, here in Portsmouth.

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    From:
    7 Feb 2026
  10. Painting party in Southampton: Maritimo Lounge

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    Arts

    1 Moresby Tower, Ocean Way,, Southampton

    Book Paint and Sip in Southampton, Bournemouth and Swanwick

    Looking for an entertaining and relaxing evening with friends? Why not book a paint and sip night with The Paint Club.

    We run monthly sip and paint workshops at the Maritimo Lounge in…

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    2 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    7 Oct 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    4 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    2 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
  11. Southampton Christmas Market

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    Family

    Southampton


    The 2024 Southampton Christmas Market will this year take place from Friday 15th November until Sunday 5th January 2025.

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    14 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026
  12. VENUS 2.0

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    Theatre

    Winchester

    Follow the scandalous true story of a Suffragette-turned-Fascist in this time bending cabaret.

    VENUS 2.0 is a high-octane dance theatre experience exploring the chaos and turmoil of the early 20th-century.

    Six chameleonic dancers take you on a…

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    From:
    11 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:50
  13. The Demon Barbers: 25th Anniversary tour

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    Music

    Winchester

    Celebrating 25 years of groundbreaking performances, The Demon Barbers embark on an exciting anniversary tour.

    Renowned for their electrifying fusion of traditional British folk music and high-energy dance, the award-winning band will present a…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  14. Pirates Love Underpants

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    Theatre

    Winchester,

    These pirates SO love underpants!

    Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain's Treasure chest!

    Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John Bridge, bob upon the waves of Big Knickers Bay, spot…

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    From:
    20 Sept 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
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    21 Sept 2025Open 09:30 - 10:30
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    21 Sept 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
  15. Nick Cope: I've Lost My Bobble Hat!

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    Childrens Events

    Winchester,

    Help Nick find his beloved bobble hat in this fun filled musical hour with all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.

    Recommended age:3+
    Running time:60 mins
    Tickets from £12.50
    Members Offer
    10% off tickets (excluding band C)

    Dates

    From:
    2 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
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    2 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
  16. Taste Of The Caribbean Food and Drink Festival - Basingstoke

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    Festival

    Basingstoke

    The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food, drink, cooking demonstrations, shopping and music.

    FREE ENTRY FOR UNDER 14s

    This will be an unforgettable outdoor…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 20:00
  17. International Autojumble

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    Type:

    Outdoor Event / Activities

    New Forest

    The iconic International Autojumble will return on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2025. Thousands of motoring enthusiasts will join us for the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic.

    This long-awaited weekend of…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025Open 08:30 - 16:30
  18. Boomtown Festival 2026

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    Type:

    Festival

    Ovington, Alresford

    A world of unity, creativity & freedom, Boomtown Fair is a four day festival set in the Matterley bowl in Hampshire, UK on the second weekend of August. Boomtown fuses a diverse line-up of underground and global music with boundary pushing immersive…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026
  19. Fascinating Aida

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    Type:

    Music

    Winchester

    Britain's greatest cabaret trio have been entertaining audiences for over forty fierce and fabulous years with their razor-sharp satire. With matchless musical ingenuity and style, these indomitable women, Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2025Open 18:30 - 19:30
  20. The Smeds and the Smoos

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Winchester

    Tall Stories presents
    The Smeds and The Smoos

    A stellar show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 

    A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens

    Soar into space with this Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of the much-loved book by…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Oct 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 13:30 - 14:30